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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,232.63, 52,762.51 and 21,238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,232.63, 52,762.51 and 21,238.16 is: 29,309.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,232.63 : 52,762.51 = 21,238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,232.63/52,762.51 = 21,238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,232.63x = 52,762.51 × 21,238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,232.63x = 1,120,578,822.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,578,822.84/38,232.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,309.49

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